Atlanta investigating whether fire stations were used in sex ads
Mayor Kasim Reed’s office is investigating the use of an Atlanta fire station for photos reportedly advertising escort services.
The images, which depict multiple women posing provocatively in front of a fire truck and wearing Atlanta Fire Rescue gear, appeared on the website Backpage Georgia, Channel 2 Action News reports.
Backpage, an online classifieds portal, advertises escort services. It has also been accused of facilitating sex trafficking.
Channel 2 Action News located advertisements, listed as recently as Sunday, of a woman striking risque poses at an Atlanta fire station. The caption reads “Absolutely Astonishing” and “vip service available all night.” The ad states that the woman is 22 years old.
WXIA also found online ads for escort services depicting women posing suggestively.
A spokeswoman for Reed’s office said the women in the photos are not city employees. The mayor’s office has launched an internal investigation into the matter, spokeswoman Anne Torres said.
The head of the Atlanta Professional Firefighters union says employees shouldn't be punished for the incident. To learn why, visit MYAJC.com.
